The historical rank and industry rank for International Flavors & Fragrances's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:IFF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.94 Med: 5.86 Max: 16.81
Current: 7.61
WBO:IFF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 60.44% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs WBO:IFF: 7.61
International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
International Flavors & Fragrances Pretax Margin % Related Terms
International Flavors & Fragrances Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
International Flavors & Fragrances Pretax Margin % Chart
WBO:IFF vs DD, LYB, ALB: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
International Flavors & Fragrances Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.62% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 5.86. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #625 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Pretax Margin % too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Pretax Margin % of 7.62% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 5.86. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 7.62% is 43.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #625 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' Pretax Margin % compare to DD and LYB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #625 out of 1580 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts International Flavors & Fragrances in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. International Flavors & Fragrances' value of 7.62% is 43.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.86 vs. the industry median of 5.33, International Flavors & Fragrances has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,580 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Pretax Margin % of 7.62% is 43.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Pretax Margin % is 7.62%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 5.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.11, compared to a current price of €66.24 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.62%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 5.86 and 43.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.62% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances (WBO:IFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €66.24 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €63.11.
GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:IFF:
Pretax Margin %: 7.62% (30% above median its 10-year median of 5.86)
GF Value™: €63.11 vs. price of €66.24 (5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.1% above the Chemicals median (#625 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:IFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Flavors & Fragrances Business Description
International Flavors & Fragrances is the largest specialty ingredients producer globally. It sells ingredients for the food, beverage, health, household goods, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. The company makes proprietary formulations and partners with customers to deliver custom solutions. Through its taste and scent segments, which each generate around 25% of profits, IFF is a leading flavor and fragrance producer. The health and biosciences business, which generates 30% of profits, is a global leader in probiotics and enzymes. The remaining profits come from the food ingredients business, which sells texturants, plant-based proteins, and other ingredients, though IFF plans to divest it in a deal expected to close in 2027.
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